Genesis 21:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 21:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 21:12 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 21:12 — KJV
“And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.”
— Genesis 21:12 (KJV)
Genesis 21:12 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 21:12
“And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:12: god, let, lad
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:12: god, let, hath
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:12: god, let, sight
“The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:12: god, abraham, let
“Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 21:12: abraham, because, isaac
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